Going into the new 2014/2015 season, there are many questions to be answered, but for many the biggest wonder is how will Andy Bishop get on? The one time Conference goal machine for York in 2006, is now back and in all honesty, struggling for goals. In November 2012 he joined on loan, under Andy Morrell and his two goals in four games meant his … Continue reading AB10
“The grabbing hands, grab all they can, all for themselves, after all it’s a competitive world” -Depeche Mode Contract Law has not been a friend of Wrexham FC in recent years, and I’m quaking in my boots after several previous significant setbacks. I’m not made happier by news such as ‘Keates shakes hands on new deal’ or ‘player asks for more time to consider his options’. … Continue reading The Contract, Still Intact
Here’s my column from last week’s Leader. It forms part of the paper’s comprehensive pre-match coverage every Friday, featuring interviews, an in-depth look at the opposition and lots of statistical analysis. All content in the column (c) http://www.leaderlive.co.uk. It seems strange to go to Grimsby without Andy Morrell tomorrow, as some his most memorable moments in management came against them. Of course, his first trophy … Continue reading Leader Preview: Grimsby Town v Wrexham FC
This is the extended twelve inch remix of my column from last week’s Leader. It forms part of the paper’s comprehensive pre-match coverage every Friday, featuring interviews, an in-depth look at the opposition and lots of statistical analysis. All content in the column (c) http://www.leaderlive.co.uk. So I guess it’s time to get on with the rest of our lives. I can’t do it without regret … Continue reading Morrell’s critics failed to convince me
Here’s my column from last week’s Leader. It forms part of the paper’s comprehensive pre-match coverage every Friday, featuring interviews, an in-depth look at the opposition and lots of statistical analysis. All content in the column (c) http://www.leaderlive.co.uk. After the controversy of our 3-2 home defeat to Braintree last September, hopefully we can gain revenge at The Amlin Stadium, where we’ve never lost. The results … Continue reading Leader Preview: Braintree Town FC v Wrexham FC
Here’s my column from last week’s Leader. It forms part of the paper’s comprehensive pre-match coverage every Friday, featuring interviews, an in-depth look at the opposition and lots of statistical analysis. All content in the column (c) http://www.leaderlive.co.uk. Our recent record against Luton is all a matter of perception. We’ve actually done well against them recently, but the traumatic nature of the defeats we’ve suffered … Continue reading Leader Preview: Luton Town v Wrexham FC
Who will step up to the plate and make themselves a hero tomorrow? If the previous pattern is followed, then somebody will, as both our games at The Impact Arena have ended in victory and been memorable for some notable individual feats. Our first visit there came back in August 2011 and Alfreton, newly promoted to the fifth tier of English football for the first … Continue reading Alfreton Town FC v Wrexham FC Preview
Here’s my column from last week’s Leader. It forms part of the paper’s comprehensive pre-match coverage every Friday, featuring interviews, an in-depth look at the opposition and lots of statistical analysis. All content in the column (c) http://www.leaderlive.co.uk. My dubious schoolboy French probably wouldn’t get me into too much bother were it not for the fact that I like to imply it’s better than it … Continue reading Chapeau!
The start to this season has been really disappointing for all concerned at Wrexham Football Club, whether you are a supporter, staff, player, board member or manager there has been no hiding away from the fact that something isn’t right. Ultimately the buck stops with manager Andy Morrell but there has been an undercurrent after the past three or four games when the management or … Continue reading Are We Working Hard Enough?
Reeling Andy Bishop in was a big coup for Andy Morrell, and his arrival opens up some interesting tactical options. First and foremost, signing Bishop is a vindication of Morrell’s approach to the transfer window. His decision not to be rushed into moves, preferring to sign a player because he’ll improve the squad rather than rush into it simply because people are getting twitchy, was … Continue reading Bishop’s Move Vindicates Morrell
A strange thing, form. It can evaporate in the blink of an eye. Generally it’s a much slower process to return to where you were, but extreme circumstances can do strange things, and few circumstances are quite as extreme as a non-league side playing at Wembley. Don’t be fooled by their four consecutive defeats: The Mariners are more than capable of hitting the ground running … Continue reading Which Grimsby Will Turn Up Tomorrow?
At a loose end after the Dartford games was called off, I’ve filled my time by making a Pinterest board of all the past Wrexham Players of the Season and Young Players of the Season. Enjoy! Continue reading Players of Seasons Past
At first glance, this title may look a bit over dramatic but if you take a minute or two to dwell on it, you will begin to see where I’m coming from. Done? Still don’t agree? Let me convince you. This season has seen the goals have come from all areas of the pitch. With all of the strikers, bar Morrell, having faced lengthy times … Continue reading Why Wrexham’s promotion push hinges on Speight’s goalscoring
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